Stewards' Summary @ Royal Randwick

Published: 25 Jun 2016

A summary of Royal Randwick for Saturday 25th June is shown below, including Vet Notes, Penalties and Fines. For the full report, visit the racingnsw.com.au website.

Vet Notes

Kingmandu (Race 3) – a post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding bled for the first time and was displaying cardiac arrhythmia. Trainer Mr K Dryden was advised, under the provisions of AR53A, Kingmandu would be barred from racing for three months and he would be required to produce a veterinary clearance, including an ECG, prior to the gelding barrier trialling before racing again.
Raised A Legend (Race 3) – a post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to be displaying a poor post-race recovery.
Voilier (Race 5) – a postrace veterinary examination revealed the gelding to have sustained a minor laceration to the inside of the off hind leg.
Berry Delicious (Race 5) – a post-race veterinary examination revealed the mare bled for the first time. Under the provisions of AR53A, trainer Mr J Coyle was advised Berry Delicious would be barred from racing for three months.
Trois Choix (Race 6) – a post-race veterinary examination revealed the mare to be displaying a poor post-race recovery.
Metallic Crown (Race 7) – a post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding bled from both nostrils. Under the provisions of AR53A, trainer's representative Mr C Duckworth was advised the Metallic Crown would be barred from racing for three months.

Penalties & Fines

App. A Adkins, rider of Voilier was fined the sum of $200 under AR137A(5)(a)(ii) for using the whip on six occasions prior to the 100m (one additional).
App. W Costin, rider of Black Jag – was fined the sum of $400 under AR137(b) for failing to ride her mount out to the finish of the race.

Summary of Races

RACE 1: Can Assist Cancer Support Handicap 1200m

Dark Eyes – rider S Clipperton stated that, as notified by Stewards pre-race, his instructions were to take up a forward position and it was anticipated he would be racing outside the lead. He added that Dark Eyes was somewhat fractious in the barrier prior to the start being effected and, as the gates were released, jumped awkwardly, became unbalanced and lost ground. S Clipperton further stated that shortly after the start he was then hampered when Yuma Desert, which was positioned directly to his outside, shifted in, which then resulted in his mount settling at the tail of the field in a trailing position behind Untamed Diamond. When questioned if there was an opportunity to race on the back of Yuma Desert near the 600m, S Clipperton stated that Dark Eyes was travelling keenly and, as he was caught up inside the heels of Yuma Desert, he was unwilling to come back several lengths and shift out to race on the back of that runner, and for this reason remained held up making the home turn and in the early part of the straight. He added that approaching the 200m he attempted to improve into a narrow run between Gendebien and Untamed Diamond, but when both runners shifted ground slightly he was obliged to severely check his mount when disappointed. S Clipperton further added, after this incident, he desisted from placing his mount under pressure when his mount was not in a competitive position. A post-race veterinary examination did not reveal any abnormalities.
Static Lift – did not obtain completely clear running until approaching the 200m.
Yuma Desert – when questioned regarding his riding of the filly, App. A Adkins stated that his instructions were if the filly commenced well to take advantage of that and lead, but if his mount did not commence well he was given the option of riding his mount with cover. App. Adkins stated, after his mount jumped awkwardly, he elected to settle in a midfield position and race with cover behind Untamed Diamond. He added that in the middle stages his mount commenced to race keenly and, as a consequence, his mount shifter wider on the track, which resulted in the filly being left four wide without cover. When questioned as to whether there was an opportunity to allow Yuma Desert to stride forward and take up a position outside the leader, Noble Joey, App. Adkins stated, if he was to do so, he was of the view that runners to his inside would endeavour to hold him out and for this reason he elected to remain racing in a four wide position where his mount travelled comfortably. After taking evidence from co-trainer Mr Peter Snowden, who confirmed the instructions, the Stewards advised App. Adkins, that, in their opinion, he had erred in not allowing Yuma Desert to stride forward in the early stages and endeavour to take up a position outside the leader, Noble Joey. App. Adkins was further told that wherever possible he should avoid covering unnecessary ground.

RACE 2: Can Assist Volunteers Plate 1200m

Al Minhaad - slow to begin. A post-race veterinary examination did not reveal any abnormalities.
El Sid – began awkwardly and lost ground, after making contact with the hindquarter of Morton's Fork. Overraced in the early and middle stages.
Who Said It's Easy – overraced badly in the middle stages.
Conchita – rider T Huet stated he had no specific instructions, except to take up a forward position. He added the filly commenced well, but when Treviso, which was positioned to his outside, went forward of him in the early stages he elected to take up a trailing position. He added Conchita failed to travel at any stage of the event and, as he endeavoured to improve from the 600m, his mount came under pressure and was most disappointing. A post-race veterinary examination did not reveal any abnormalities. Trainer's representative Mr S Perry expressed some surprise in that the filly was crossed in the early stages and, in his view, this was the primary reason for its disappointing performance. Mr Perry indicated that Conchita would now be spelled and undertook to report back on the progress of the filly subsequent to the race. On this assurance, the Stewards took no action against the filly.
Morton's Fork – when questioned regarding his riding in the early stages and if there was an opportunity to hold a position on the back of the eventual winner, Russian Revolution, T Clark stated he anticipated take up a forward position, however, he was also instructed to allow the colt to settle where comfortable and not to make use of his mount in the early stages. He added that on jumping he was able to obtain a position behind Russian Revolution, but when that runner improved its position in the middle stages to take up the lead, Morton's Fork did not travel comfortably and for this reason he elected not to ride his mount forward to maintain its position, which resulted in Difficult To Get being able to cross his mount near the 800m. T Clark added he then was able to improve between Squared and Difficult To Get shortly after straightening, whereby his mount finished the race off well.
Infra Dig – when questioned, J Collett advised that, whilst the filly was caught wide, it travelled comfortably, however, after racing tight rounding the home turn, did not finish its race off. A post-race veterinary examination did not reveal any abnormalities.

RACE 3: Tab Highway Handicap 1200m

Snappy One – permission was granted for App. D Panya to claim 2 of her 3 kilogram allowance when she was engaged this morning to ride the gelding. Releases were made to this effect at 7.30am. Badly checked for some distance rounding the home turn and lost considerable ground when Kingmandu was being eased out of the race.
Cheeky - in the early stages hung in and, as a result, its rider, D Pitomac, changed his whip to his right hand.
Mossman's Gold – overraced in the middle stages.
Flash In The Dark – near the 200m, the filly, which was commencing to give ground, had to be steadied to avoid the heels of Star Shaft (T Angland), which shifted in when not clear. T Angland was reprimanded and advised to ensure he is sufficiently clear when shifting ground.
Star Shaft – held up for clear running until near the 200m.
Sister Joy – when questioned regarding the filly racing in the lead today, App. J Innes Jr stated he was issued with no specific instructions but, after his mount jumped well and was caught wide in the early stages, he elected to roll forward and take up a position outside the lead.
Kingmandu – a post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding bled for the first time and was displaying cardiac arrhythmia. Trainer Mr K Dryden was advised, under the provisions of AR53A, Kingmandu would be barred from racing for three months and he would be required to produce a veterinary clearance, including an ECG, prior to the gelding barrier trialling before racing again.
Raised A Legend – a post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to be displaying a poor post-race recovery.

RACE 4: Pratt Foundation Handicap 2600m

Four Carat – for a short distance rounding the home turn was held up on the heels of Dream Folk.
Dream Folk – slow to begin. Overraced in the early stages and making the first turn ran out when being restrained to avoid the heels of Espresso Shot. Dream Folk was then caught wide in the middle stages, which resulted in its rider, T Huet, allowing the gelding to stride forward and lead near the 1600m.
Expresso Shot – overraced in the middle stages and for some distance near the 1800m was restrained from the heels of Jo Jo Girl.
Spanish Stride – co-trainer Ms A Turner advised the gelding would now be spelled.
Zatopaz – when questioned, A Hyeronimus advised the gelding never travelled well at any stage and did not finish its race off. A post-race veterinary examination did not reveal any abnormalities.

RACE 5: Can Assist Charity Racing to Win Handicap 1600m

Candelara – trainer Mr T Martin was reminded of his obligations to advise the Stewards of any change in tactics at least 30 minutes prior to the advertised starting time of the race.
Wine 'N' Dine – disappointed for a run until near the 200m between Marenostro and Ammirata, which shifted in briefly.
Voilier – App. A Adkins stated the gelding travelled well throughout the race and the only excuse he could offer for today's performance was it failed to run out a strong 1600m. A postrace veterinary examination revealed the gelding to have sustained a minor laceration to the inside of the off hind leg. App. A Adkins was fined the sum of $200 under AR137A(5)(a)(ii) for using the whip on six occasions prior to the 100m (one additional).
Berry Delicious – a post-race veterinary examination revealed the mare bled for the first time. Under the provisions of AR53A, trainer Mr J Coyle was advised Berry Delicious would be barred from racing for three months.
Black Jag – App. W Costin was fined the sum of $400 under AR137(b) for failing to ride her mount out to the finish of the race.
Casino Dancer – trainer Mr Mike Van Gestel advised the mare, which raced disappointingly, will now be retired to stud.

RACE 6: JBS Australia Handicap 1400m

Tender – rider J Collett advised that the intention was to be prominent, however, after being slow to begin, the mare settled further back.
Zelda – overraced in the early stages.
Kaleidoscope – overraced in the middle stages.
Harlem Lady – near the 350m was disappointed for a run between Kokomo and Kaleidoscope, which shifted out. Laid out under pressure in the straight.
Trois Choix – rider S Clipperton stated that his mount travelled well into the race and was disappointing and weakened over the final 200m. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the mare to be displaying a poor post-race recovery.
Tender – rider J Collett was reprimanded under AR137A(5)(a)(ii) for having used the whip on six occasions prior to the 100m (one additional).

RACE 7: Ron Finemore Transport Handicap 1400m

Super Tycoon – slow to begin.
Dubaiinstyle – slow to begin.
Metallic Crown – near the 900m steadied to avoid the heels of Grunderzeit (App. K Jennings), which shifted in when not clear. App. Jennings was reprimanded and advised to ensure he is sufficiently clear when shifting ground. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding bled from both nostrils. Under the provisions of AR53A, trainer's representative Mr C Duckworth was advised the Metallic Crown would be barred from racing for three months.
Like Xena – rider T Huet advised that, from his wide barrier today, he was instructed to ride the mare back in the field. Mr E Cummings, representing trainer Mr A Cummings, was reminded of his obligation to inform the Stewards of any change in riding tactics relative to the stable issuing instructions.

RACE 8: Can Assist Winter Dash 1200m

Shadow Lord – slow to begin.
Zin Zan Eddie – slow to begin. A post-race veterinary examination did not reveal any abnormalities.
Smart Volatility – hampered shortly after straightening when Inz'n'out shifted out.
Hidden Warrior – near the 200m was steadied to avoid the heels of Decision Time (App. T Marshall), which shifted in when not clear. App. Marshall was reprimanded and advised to stop riding and straighten his mounts when shifting ground in similar circumstances.
Barbed – inside the 200m was hampered when briefly tightened for room between Speedy Squib and Hidden Warrior, which was taken in by Decision Time.

RACE 9: De Bortoli Wines Handicap 1000m

Floral Insight – after being placed in the barriers, lunged forward, resulting in it opening its gate and proceeding a short distance before being restrained. The gelding was examined by the Club's Veterinary Officer and passed fit to start. Held up for clear running until near the 200m.
Orujo – began awkwardly.
Three Sheets – near the 300m was steadied and shifted back to the inside of the heels of Encostanati when disappointed for a run between that runner and Adjective.
Raido – inclined to lay in under pressure in the straight.